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10 Best Ways to Have Natural Miscarriage
Sometimes the idea of being a mother and taking care of a child is quite hard to handle, especially if you are a young mother having an unexpected pregnancy. You may have financial difficulties or abortion might be illegal in your country. Your family might not support the practice or maybe you just want to keep the entire procedure private and devoid of controversy. Here is when inducing a miscarriage becomes an option to consider.
There are many ways to induce a miscarriage with safe and natural methods. These methods have been used for generations, from times when medical practices were still underdeveloped. Whatever the case, the decision lies with you and you alone. To give you a little support, we will discuss what the options for a young mother wanting a safe, natural miscarriage are- its advantages and its complications as well.
Let us first learn exactly what the term means.
What is Natural Miscarriage?
When you lose the foetus inside your womb within the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, it is called a miscarriage or a spontaneous abortion. It is different from an abortion where you undergo medical methods to terminate your pregnancy. 20% of all pregnancies have chances of a miscarriage, and 80% of such miscarriages happen before 12 weeks of pregnancy.
If you have an unexpected pregnancy, you may want to know what the natural miscarriage methods you can employ at home are. Here we will discuss a few natural remedies for you to undergo a miscarriage at home, without the intervention of a doctor or a medical procedure.
10 Natural Ways to Induce Miscarriage
Don’t go by what’s randomly on the internet. Many methods you find there can be wrong or dangerous for you. Here are 10 ways for causing a miscarriage naturally and more importantly, safely –
1. Vitamin C
This is actually one of the most popular ways to induce your period faster than its due date. Vitamin C helps to promote oestrogen levels, a female hormone which is responsible for inducing menstruation. As the level of Vitamin C increases in your body, uterine contractions start and your periods begin, effectively inducing a miscarriage. You should ideally take vitamin C every hour but take care not to consume more than 6000mg per day, as it might cause other negative side effects that can be dangerous to your health! A common side effect of this method is bloating but it isn't something to be worried about.
2. Cinnamon
Cinnamon has properties which makes it a natural substance that causes a miscarriage and also, is helpful in stopping the pain associated with the act. When taken in the right amounts, it stimulates the uterine wall. However, if you cook it in food and then have it, it loses its properties which help induce the miscarriage. Usually, cinnamon supplements work better than naturally occurring cinnamon in this regard, as they are stronger.
3. Blue and Black Cohosh
These are two herbs that are used commonly in India to induce a miscarriage. They are cheap and grown in poor areas. Their terrible taste usually does the trick. On eating them, they first prepare your cervix to expel whatever is in the uterus. Following that, they help produce increased oxytocin, which speeds up contractions inside your body.
Although these herbs are one of the most effective and safest home remedies for a miscarriage, taking them in high amounts can cause dangerous side effects to your body. So it is best to consult a health expert or a trusted doctor to recommend what is the correct dosage for you in order to undergo a harmless miscarriage.
4. Dong Quai
This herb is often used to reduce menstrual pain or help with reproductive issues. However, it is also a substance which can boost your uterus and increase the strength of contractions, making it an excellent home remedy for a natural miscarriage. You can either take it in tea with boiling water, or use dong quai supplements, or even take it in combination with other herbs like blue or black cohosh.
But, as mentioned earlier, although such herbs are safe when taken in regulated amounts, remember never to overdo it with the dosage as it may cause medical complications. Always consult a doctor or physician before making use of it!
5. Parsley
This is also a good ingredient if you want a natural and harmless method to induce a miscarriage, as it has a high content of vitamin C. All you have to do is steep a small bunch of parsley in a cup of boiling water and drink the parsley tea 2-3 times on a daily basis. You can also prepare a bunch of sprigs and put it directly into your vaginal cavity.
6. Sepia and Sabina
Sabina and sepia are both homoeopathic herbal remedies that can induce a harmless natural miscarriage by helping in removing the tissues left behind during an incomplete miscarriage. However, a word of caution is that although these herbs are very effective, they do cause a fair amount of pain, so make sure you are not doing any kind of activity while taking them. It is a good idea to consult a herbalist or doctor prior to taking them too.
7. Pomegranate
The pomegranate fruit has seeds which contain a high amount of uterine contraction stimulating substances. Taking it during the early period of pregnancy will increase your chances of having a naturally induced miscarriage.
8. Green Papaya
Green papaya contains enzymes and pus which can cause contractions and miscarriages. Drinking green papaya juice can thus naturally induce a miscarriage and is one of the more common methods to do so.
9. Cheese
Eating cheese is another method to induce a natural miscarriage at home, as they have compounds which contain miscarriage-causing bacteria. You can choose from a wide variety of cheeses like camembert cheese, feta cheese, and other Mexican cheeses.
10. Intense Exercise
Usually, during pregnancy, the body is in a fragile state and your uterus is just getting used to keeping the foetus is a healthy state. In such a time, putting your body through excess strain is not recommended by doctors as it will cause one to miscarry.
Intense exercise, rigorous workouts and heavy lifting are therefore natural ways to induce a miscarriage. However, it is better to do it according to a proper workout regime as improper exercise can lead to harming your own body.
There are other ways to induce a natural miscarriage without any invasive procedures as well, such as yoga, acupuncture, caffeine, cupping, and so on but the ten ways above are the most commonly used remedies.
Complications Associated with Abortion and Miscarriage
Natural miscarriages are, as you can see, quite straightforward and simple. They can be induced by a variety of home remedies which are safe and easily procurable. The downside is that sometimes there is pain involved which you will have to bear.
Now that you know the pros of natural miscarriages, it is always best to know the cons as well. We will see below what complications can arise (and in many cases, do arise) during a natural miscarriage or abortion:
1. Pre-existing Medical Conditions
If you already have a medical condition at the time of your miscarriage, like diabetes, epilepsy, high blood pressure or complications affecting vital organs like your heart, kidneys and lungs, then you may end up suffering from serious side effects. It is very important to consult a doctor if you have a medical condition, before trying to self-induce a miscarriage.
2. Medication
Likewise, if you are choosing to take herbs to induce a miscarriage and are also taking medication for some pre-existing medical condition, make sure to check whether the herbs can counteract with the medication. If so, then it is better to abstain from that method.
3. Herbs and Supplements
High amounts or dosage of any herb can be fatal to your body as toxicity levels can rise extremely high. Always consult your doctor regarding the dosage of herb to take before using it to induce a natural miscarriage.
4. Foetal Tissue
Sometimes, some tissue can still remain in the uterus following a miscarriage. If it comes out naturally, there is nothing to be worried about. If it remains in the body, however, then it may pose a serious health risk and therefore, has to be removed by a medical professional.
5. Late-stage Miscarriage
A miscarriage gets riskier and riskier as the pregnancy continues into a later stage. If you are past your first trimester, it is best to consult with a doctor as proceeding to do a miscarriage by yourself will put your safety at risk.
After a natural miscarriage at home, there are certain precautions you have to take and certain warnings to watch out for:
Go to a doctor to be a hundred percent sure you’ve had a complete miscarriage and the entire foetal tissue has been expelled out of your body.
Heavy bleeding is not a good sign. If after your miscarriage, you experience heavy bleeding accompanied by fever, aches, pain or a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, visit the emergency room.
Avoid activities like swimming and intercourse for a few weeks after a successful natural miscarriage. You can start once after the bleeding has completely stopped.
It is always important to involve a doctor if you are trying to induce a miscarriage as this is the only way you will know you are using the safest and most reliable method. A medical abortion is for all practical purposes the best choice, but many women everywhere induce natural miscarriages for their own reasons and privacy. If you are deciding to take this step, then hopefully this article can give you all the information for a safe and healthy natural miscarriage.
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Spina Bifida- A Birth Defect
The development of a baby in the womb is a complex process. While in the womb, the development of the foetus is dependent on numerous factors. This includes the right intake of food by the mother to the structure of genes of the parents, everything has a bearing on the development of the child. During this fragile period, the baby is prone to defects or disorders which will hamper the natural growth and result in the baby being born with birth defects.
What is Spina Bifida?
Spina bifida is a neural tube defect and a congenital problem which is caused by the incomplete closing of the embryonic neural tube. It is a condition where the spinal cord is not fully covered by bones in the vertebral column, leaving it exposed.
Spina bifida is of two main types: Spina Bifida Occulta and Spina Bifida Cystica and the seriousness of the condition can vary from being very severe, to mild to barely noticeable.
What Are the Causes of Spina Bifida?
The exact cause of spina bifida is not known. However, it is most likely due to a combination of genetic, environmental and nutritional factors. Following are some of the causes which may lead to spina bifida in the unborn baby:
Insufficient level of folic acid is a likely cause for this condition. Spina bifida and folic acid levels are related to each other. Folic acid plays an important along with consuming folic acid spina bifida.
A low intake of essential nutrients such as proteins, iron, magnesium and niacin before conception can increase the risk of neural tube defects by two to five percent.
Family history also plays a role in this condition. If one infant is born with spina bifida, chances are strong that the future siblings will also have the same condition.
Use of medication such as valproate, which is used in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, can cause congenital defects in the baby.
Having diabetes or obesity increases the risk of having a baby with spina bifida.
While these are some of the probable reasons for the occurrence of this condition, there are no known reasons that have been directly attributed to spina bifida in a child.
What Are the Common Symptoms of Spina Bifida?
Symptoms of spina bifida depend on the severity of the defect. Children born with a mild form of the defect do not have any problems with it and will show no symptoms of the defect.
Children born with the most severe form of the defect may suffer from spine and brain issues that cause severe problems. Spina bifida symptoms in infants include:
The absence of feelings in the legs, feet or arms of the child, disabling movement in these parts of the body.
Having bladder or bowel movement problems resulting in leaking urine or difficulty in passing stool.
The build-up of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain which can cause seizures, learning problems or vision problems even when treated.
A curved spine such as in scoliosis.
Myelomeningocele is the most severe form of Spina Bifida. The symptoms of this form include:
Cognitive Symptoms: Problems in the neural tube can impact the brain development negatively and lead to cognitive problems.
Learning difficulties: Spina Bifida can lead to problems with attention and focus, understanding spoken language, solving problems and grasping abstract concepts.
Paralysis: Spina Bifida can lead to partial or complete paralysis of limbs.
Types of Spina Bifida
There are two forms of Spina Bifida- Spina Bifida Occulta and Spina Bifida Cystica.
1. Spina Bifida Occulta
Occulta is a Latin word which means ‘hidden’. In this condition, the affected area may be covered by a layer of skin, a patch of hair, etc. It has no major complications with most parents not even knowing that their child has a medical condition.
2. Spina Bifida Cystica
Spina Bifida Cystica is characterized by the presence of a sac or a cyst, like a large blister at the back of the baby which is covered with a thin layer of skin. Spina Bifida cystica is of two types :
3. Myelomeningocele
A large fluid-filled sac bulges out of the baby’s back as meninges and in the spinal cord. At times, the sac bursts during childbirth exposing the spine and nerve.
4. Meningocele
This is the rarest form of spina bifida and less serious than myelomeningocele. Babies born with this condition have a fluid-filled sac on the head, neck or back. The sac can be as large as a grapefruit or as small as a grape. Babies with this condition can have a problem controlling bowel movements and can suffer from paralysis.
Diagnosing Spina Bifida
In order to detect this condition, the mother can undergo a spina bifida test while pregnant.
Most cases of spina bifida can be identified during routine ultrasound scan in pregnancy.
Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) test is a test which can indicate the condition of spina bifida in a foetus. This is a blood test to assess the levels of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), a protein produced by the foetus, in the mother’s bloodstream.
If AFP is found in the mother’s blood, it indicates that the baby has an unusually high level of the protein and probably a neural tube defect which could be spina bifida or anencephaly, a condition which leads to an incomplete skull and an underdeveloped brain.
Presence of high AFP itself is not an indication of spina bifida. The doctor will order further blood tests and a suggest ultrasound scans to identify reasons for high AFP levels and check for signs of spina bifida.
Amniocentesis test can also help in detection of Spina Bifida in the baby.
Spina Bifida Complications
The condition of Spina bifida affects the spinal cord and the nervous system and can lead to following complications in the baby:
Difficult delivery of the baby/traumatized delivery.
Loss of control over bladder and bowel movements.
Brain infection.
Paralysis of limbs.
Low blood oxygen level in the baby.
Fluid build-up in the brain.
Some of the complications of spina bifida may last for a lifetime and will require proper care and supervision.
Treatments for Spina Bifida
The treatment for this condition on dependent on its severity.
Babies with meningocele may undergo meningocele surgery where the meninges are pushed and hole is closed.
Babies with myelomeningocele need to undergo surgery immediately after birth to close the opening in the back. The doctors can operate and correct this condition in the 25th week of pregnancy itself if the condition is detected early.
The fluid build-up is also prevented by the timely draining into the stomach. The procedures adopted to do this are endoscopic third ventriculostomy procedure or a shunt procedure.
Physical therapies can help improve strength and functioning of limbs in case of paralysis or difficulty in movement. Medications for spina bifida can be used to control bowel movements and also heal the wound in case of surgery.
Does Your Baby Need a Team of Health Care Providers?
Spina Bifida is a condition which will need support from qualified healthcare professionals to carry out the complex surgeries and monitor the health of the baby once the surgery is performed. It is, therefore, necessary to have a team of healthcare providers look after your baby until the condition is resolved or necessary protective measures are taken.
In order to cope up with the effects of spina bifida, the child may require continuing care from a neurosurgeon, especially if the child is affected with myelomeningocele or hydrocephalus.
Ways to Support Your Child
It is important to support children suffering from this condition. Children with paralysis may need the support of a wheelchair, leg braces or walker. The child might also have learning difficulties in school and will require special attention.
The aim is to empower the child to lead a normal, active life without the fear of disabilities. This can be done by continuing care from the parents and professional doctors.
Is There Any Way to Prevent Spina Bifida?
Spina bifida can be prevented if women consume 400 micrograms of folic acid before pregnancy and continue to take it throughout the first trimester. Sources of folic acid include orange juice, eggs and dark green leafy vegetables.
Undergoing tests to identify neural tube defects during pregnancy can also help in identifying the condition at the earliest and enable necessary preventive measures to be taken.
While the condition is controllable by surgery, babies born with meningocele or myelomeningocele will need long-term care in order to help treat any underlying conditions which may result from spina bifida. Timely diagnosis of the condition will enable the doctors to take necessary preventive measures and ensure minimum damage to the baby. Read more
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Positive Attention and your Baby: Conquer the Hurdles
Offering positive attention to your child is the best way to encourage his development. It is a healthy way to communicate the behaviour you expect from them. Also, giving an encouraging response boosts a child’s confidence.
Children, who get a positive response to their needs and demands at home, feel more valued and turn out to become progressive individuals. Criticism or negligence can make them withdraw into a shell and become a cynical adult.
In the same way, babies can also feel unwanted and unloved, if you do not respond to their cries and little gestures. Thus, it becomes vital for parents to connect with their children on a regular basis in a loving manner. There are different verbal and non-verbal means of expressing positive attention to your child.
Importance of Positive Attention
Positive attention is nothing, but a way to show appreciation and delight towards your child’s behaviour. This fosters warmth in the relationship with your children and they feel loved and cared.
A child’s self-esteem is built with positive remarks, responses and loving messages from his parents and other key family members. This makes him feel capable of bringing pleasure to others and boosts up his morale and confidence.
A child faces challenges in different spheres of his life. If he gets intimidated by any unfamiliar situation, he looks up to his family members for support and assurance. This faith, in turn gives him the strength to face the challenges in a more organised way.
Overcoming Obstacles in the Path of Positive Attention
Life in present times, is full of personal and financial responsibilities. Unforeseen changes in lifestyle like job change, shifting to a new place or even planning a family occasion, drains the energy and leaves you distracted or depressed. If you feel overwhelmed with these negative emotions, instead of distancing yourself from your child, discuss your problems and situations with your partner or friends to let the emotions out. Do not let your relationship with your baby suffer because of any of these problems.
Work related stress is another common obstacle in the way of building positive attention with your children. Always make sure that you leave your work stress at office and try to spend quality time with your children. Make positive interactions with them and get energised with the warmth in your relationship.
Show Positive Attention to your Baby
Children like getting attention right from the time they are born. Even newborns tend to learn from and communicate with their surrounding environment. Positive interaction during this time is very beneficial for the baby. In the infant stage, you can communicate your love by hugging, comforting, smiling back and responding to the sounds of your little one. Your baby is going to love every bit of it and this will make him feel secured in the environment.
As your baby grows older, the positive attachment takes the form of encouraging words and actions. Engage in constructive activities with your children and encourage them with affirmative remarks. Pay attention towards them and show your participation through smile, eye contact or even thumbs up.
Positive attention gives a form of security to the child, that helps him to become a responsible and compassionate adult. By learning to build positive interactions, you will be able to nurture the bond of love and trust with your child. Read more
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Snake Sandwich Platter
Themed kid’s parties are very popular these days. If you are planning an animal themed party, we have got a cool sandwich idea for you. This snake sandwich platter doesn’t require too much effort, but the end result is superb. Also, since these sandwiches are bite size, it ensures that there is less wastage – no more half eaten food.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
6 People
15-20 Minutes
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Ingredients
6 slices whole wheat bread
6 slices white bread
3 tbsp green chutney
12 thin cucumber slices
1 tsp chaat masala
For Beet and Carrot Filling
3 tbsp carrot, grated
3 tbsp beet, grated
1 tbsp coriander, chopped
2 tbsp thick yogurt
½ tsp chaat masala
Salt and pepper to taste
To Decorate
Half cucumber
Thin cabbage strip
2 cloves
Method
Step 1
Mix together all the ingredients listed for the beet and carrot filling. Season as per taste and set aside.
Step 2
Using a 5 cm cookie cutter, cut out 4 bread circles out of each bread slice.
Step 3
Using half of the bread circles make mini beet and carrot filling sandwich. In rest of the bread circles apply green chutney, place a cucumber slice and sprinkle some chat masala. Top it with another bread circle.
Step 4
Make a snake head out of a cucumber half. Use cloves for its eyes and a thin cabbage strip for its tongue.
Step 5
Arrange the mini sandwich in the shape of a snake as shown in the picture. If making for a crowd, double or triple the quantity. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Calories
90 K cal
Proteins
4.6 g
Total Fat
1.2 g
Total Carbohydrates
15.4 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
171 mg
Potassium
124 mg
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Rashmi
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yes it's enough
and the frequency and timing may vary as we all are different
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Rashmi
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